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Sucúa, Ecuador

Morona-Santiago Province · Ecuador

Sucúa is a small city in Morona-Santiago Province, Ecuador with a population of 7,413. Elevation: 3,530 ft (1,076 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

7,413 Population 15,129/sq mi density
3,530 ft Elevation 1,076 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
155.7 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About Sucúa

Sucúa

Sucúa is a town in the Morona Santiago province of Ecuador. It is the seat of the Sucúa Canton.

People

Population7,413
Density15,129/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain155.7 in/yr
Sunny Days321/yr
Elevation3,530 ft (1,076 m)
Population7,413
Population Density15,129 / sq mi
Elevation3,530 ft (1,076 m)
Coordinates-2.4574°, -78.1710°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceMorona-Santiago Province
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation155.7 inches (3,954 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sucúa

Sucúa is a small city in Ecuador (Morona-Santiago Province) with a population of 7,413. The city sits at an elevation of 3,530 feet (1,076 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 155.7 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Sucúa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 155.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,530 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average63.2°F
17% above Ecuador avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,530 ft (1,076 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density15,129/sq mi
Coordinates-2.4574°N, 78.1710°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 155.7"
310% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.13"
Driest Month (Dec) 3.78"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

453 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 24, 2025.

Feb 22, 2019 115 km ESE of Palora, Ecuador M7.5 128 km
Oct 3, 1995 45 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador M7.0 46 km
Oct 3, 1995 50 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador M6.5 50 km
Aug 28, 1999 43 km SE of Tena, Ecuador M6.3 147 km
Apr 26, 1999 21 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador M6.0 100 km
Jun 12, 1991 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador M5.8 82 km
Oct 7, 1995 52 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador M5.8 52 km
Feb 13, 2007 25 km ENE of Puyo, Ecuador M5.6 123 km
Oct 3, 1995 47 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador M5.6 47 km
Jan 15, 1992 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.6 130 km
Apr 14, 1995 53 km ESE of Palora, Ecuador M5.5 101 km
Oct 8, 1995 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.4 40 km
Jan 25, 1994 6 km S of Puyo, Ecuador M5.4 103 km
Dec 30, 1998 11 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador M5.4 96 km
Nov 25, 1990 51 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador M5.4 51 km
Jan 7, 1995 9 km S of Puyo, Ecuador M5.4 100 km
Oct 5, 1995 43 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador M5.3 44 km
Oct 4, 1995 45 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador M5.3 46 km
Mar 25, 2014 17 km ESE of Coronel Marcelino Maridueña, Ecuador M5.3 125 km
Mar 28, 2007 49 km E of Puyo, Ecuador M5.3 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sangay (54 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sangay Stratovolcano 5,286 m (17,343 ft) 2020 54 km
Licto Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,336 m (10,945 ft) Unknown 90 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 4.4 in
February 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in
March 66°F (19°C) 6.0 in
April 66°F (19°C) 6.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 7.7 in
June 65°F (18°C) 9.1 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 8.4 in Coldest
August 65°F (18°C) 6.4 in
September 65°F (19°C) 6.3 in
October 66°F (19°C) 5.4 in
November 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in Warmest
December 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in Driest

Sucúa has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 62°F in July to 66°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 73.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.1") and December the driest (3.8").

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Schools in Sucúa

17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Unidad Educativa Río Upano
Unidad Educativa Francisco González Estrella
Escuela Ciudad de Quito
Escuela Leonardo Rivadeneira
Escuela Pio XII
Escuela Rosita Palacios
Unidad Educativa Fiscomisional Río Upano
Escuela Padre Alfredo Germany
Escuela del Milenio Bosco Wisum
UEFRU Tramo 2
Unidad Educativa Fiscomisional Río Upano
Escuela Mercedes Navarrete
Unidad Educativa Julio Padilla
Escuela Arcesio González Vélez
ESCUELA MANUELA CAÑIZARES
UEFRU Tramo 3
UEFRU_Tramo 1
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Radio Stations near Sucúa

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Sucúa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Casa de la Cultura0.0
Biblioteca municipal0.0
Gnosis0.0
Junta cantonal de la familia0.0

Farmers Markets in Sucúa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado LA UNION
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal 1 de Mayo

Hotels in Sucúa

16 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Athenas
Cabaña Sofía
CASA DE HOSPEDAJE "BLANCA HORTENCIA"
Casa de la Abuela
Hostal Ciro
Hostal Frago
Hostal Gadiel
Hostal Gyna
Hostal Orellana
Hostal Yannel
Hostería Bel-Air
HOTEL BARZA
Hotel Don Guimo
Hotel Rincón Oriental
Hotel Romanza
Hotel Torres

Restaurants in Sucúa

14 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Antojitos Mexicanos
Asadero Chelita
La Choza de la Tilapia
La Fornacia Pizzeria
La Hueca Manabita
Los Dos Puentes
Moravela's Pizzeria
Pizzabrosa
Rambo Restaurant
Restaurant la vecina
Restaurante El Piura
Roncos
SUCÚA
Tishos Pizzeria

Cafes in Sucúa

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Espresso Cafe Loung Bar

Clinics in Sucúa

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Renal
Maria Auxiliadora

Veterinaries in Sucúa

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinica Veterinaria Medivet
Clinica Veterinaria SALINAS

Bus Stations in Sucúa

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal Terrestre

Gas Stations in Sucúa

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasolinera ESTASOL
Gasolinera petroecuador
Gasolinera Torres

Banks in Sucúa

8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco del Austro
BanEcuador
Cajero Banco del Austro
Cajero Banco Pichincha
Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito Jardín Azuayo
Cooperativa JEP
Cooperativa La Merced
Cooperativa Pastaza

Gyms in Sucúa

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EC #7170903556

Stadiums & Teams in Sucúa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sucúa

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Coronel E Carvajal AirportXMSMedium Airport
Achuar AirstripSmall Airport
Achuentza AirportSmall Airport
Arapicos AirportSmall Airport
Ayuy AirstripSmall Airport
Centro Paatin AirstripSmall Airport
Chankuap AirstripSmall Airport
Chau AirstripSmall Airport
Chumbi AirstripSmall Airport
Copataza AirstripSmall Airport
Cusuimi AirstripSmall Airport
Etsa AirstripSmall Airport
Iñaywa Norte AirdtripSmall Airport
Iñaywa Sur AirstripSmall Airport
Iwia AirstripSmall Airport
Jempentza AirstripSmall Airport
Jimbiquiti AirstripSmall Airport
Jimiarentza AirstripSmall Airport
Kaan AirstripSmall Airport
Kaniats AirstripSmall Airport
Kapatinentza AirstripSmall Airport
Kapitian AirstripSmall Airport
Kashaints AirstripSmall Airport
Kaspaim AirstripSmall Airport
Kawa AirstripSmall Airport
Kayamentza AirstripSmall Airport
Kenkuim AirstripSmall Airport
Kuakash AirfieldSmall Airport
Kusutka AirstripSmall Airport
Libertad Sur AirstripSmall Airport
Macuma AirstripSmall Airport
Méndez AirportMZDSmall Airport
Nueva Canusa AirstripSmall Airport
Paandin AirportSmall Airport
Pampantza AirstripSmall Airport
Patuca AirportSmall Airport
Pimpintza AirstripSmall Airport
Pucar AirportSmall Airport
San Carlos Oriente AirstripSmall Airport
San Francisco de Macuma AirstripSmall Airport
San José de Taisha AirstripSmall Airport
San Juan AirstripSmall Airport
Santa Rosa 2 AirstripSmall Airport
Santiago AirportSmall Airport
Sarayaku AirstripSmall Airport
Shaimi AirstripSmall Airport
Shinkiatam AirstripSmall Airport
Shiramentza AirstripSmall Airport
Sucúa AirportSUQSmall Airport
Taisha AirportTSCSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sucúa

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
SERVIENTREGA

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sucúa

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Adventistas del Séptimo Día
Asamblea de Dios Ecuatoriana
Barrio la Cruz
Gnosis
Iglesia Barrio El Progreso
Iglesia Catolica Arapicos
Iglesia Católica María Auxiliadora | Sucúa
Iglesia Católica Santa Marianita de Jesús
Iglesia Cristiana
Iglesia Cristiana Nazareno
Misión Evangélica del Ecuador
Monasterio de La Purísima e Inmaculada Concepción
Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová
Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Elevation
831 m (2,727 ft)
Area
1.3 km² (0.5 mi²)
Website
sucua.gob.ec/

🇪🇨 About Ecuador

Capital Quito
Population 17,084,357
Area 283,560 km²
GDP (USD) $121,147,057,000
GDP per capita $6,738
HDI 0.765
Life expectancy 77.4 years
Internet users 72.7%
Urban population 63.1%
Currency USD (Dollar)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +593
TLD .ec
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Ecuador

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 16 Carnival Carnaval
Feb 17 Carnival Carnaval
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
May 1 International Workers' Day International Workers' Day
May 24 The Battle of Pichincha Batalla de Pichincha
Aug 10 Declaration of Independence of Quito Primer Grito de Independencia
Oct 9 Independence of Guayaquil Independencia de Guayaquil
Nov 2 All Souls' Day Día de los Difuntos, Día de Muertos
Nov 3 Independence of Cuenca Independencia de Cuenca
Dec 25 Christmas Day Día de Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sucúa

What is the population of Sucúa?

Sucúa has a population of 7,413 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 15,129 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sucúa?

Sucúa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 155.7 inches.

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